Open: This is Face the Nation, December 29
A look back at the government surveillance debate that dominated 2013
A look back at the government surveillance debate that dominated 2013
A federal judge in New York ruled that the National Security Agency’s massive collection of millions of Americans’ phone records and personal data is legal
Less than two weeks after a federal judge in Washington said the NSA's collection of phone records is almost certainly unconstitutional, a federal judge in New York said it is legal
A federal judge in New York said the NSA's phone record collection program is legal, writing that it "represents the government's counter-punch to terrorism"; and, Steve Hartman meets one woman who has dedicated her life to making sure every child has a home. But Taylor presented a particular challenge -- until she realized he belonged with her.
NSA leaker said the government surveillance goes far beyond what George Orwell envisioned in his novel
Larry Ellison is America's third richest man. His company, Oracle, makes a widely-used database that handles everything from online banking to airline reservations. Charlie Rose spoke to Ellison at his compound, near San Francisco.
Edward Snowden claimed victory in his campaign to unmask the National Security Agency's global surveillance programs, telling the Washington Post "the mission's already accomplished."
Edward Snowden told The Washington Post he accomplished his mission of exposing National Security Agency secrets
During a "60 Minutes" interview Sunday night with Lesley Stahl, Susan Rice, the president's national security adviser, was asked if the Obama administration would make a deal with the NSA leaker Edward Snowden.
Former deputy CIA director Michael Morell, a member of President Obama’s NSA surveillance review panel, explains why he signed onto the group’s dramatic reform proposals.
The latest on NSA surveillance reform and a look back at 2013, with former deputy and acting CIA director Michael Morell, CBS News’ Margaret Brennan, Nancy Cordes, David Martin, and Major Garrett, plus a panel of authors.
The president's national security advisor answers questions about the NSA leaks, Iran, Syria and the attack in Benghazi
At his final press conference of the year, President Obama addressed questions about NSA leaker Edward Snowden, and whether there's a possibility of a negotiation for a plea agreement or amnesty. Major Garrett reports.
President Obama addressed questions about NSA leaker Edward Snowden, and whether there's a possibility of a negotiation for a plea agreement or amnesty; and, Steve Hartman meets Jackie Turner, a woman who wanted to raise her spirits around the holidays by hiring a set of parents on Craigslist.
President Obama says NSA leaker Edward Snowden started a worthwhile conversation but he damaged U.S. security
With a review of surveillance practices underway, some worry that the U.S. is giving up its intelligence edge
A report by a task force to look into NSA's data collection methods recommends more transparency with court orders
Blue-ribbon presidential panel has released a report proposing more transparency and requiring court orders before information collected by the National Security Agency can be used
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the National Security Agency's controversial data collection program is needed to fight terrorism
The report by President Obama's advisory panel recommends the FBI stop using the National Security Letter the way they have been using it since 9/11
In his last press conference as Federal Reserve chairman, Ben Bernanke said the Fed will continue to stimulate the economy, but will cut bond purchases by $10 billion in January; and, Snowball Express, named for an old Disney movie, brings a weekend of fun to kids who have lost a parent to war. The non-profit organization gives children -- and parents -- an opportunity to spend time with people who understand what they've gone through.
High tech CEOs met with the president to discuss government surveillance policies
A federal judge in Washington said the author of the Constitution "would be aghast" at the NSA's collection of phone records of millions of Americans; and, cockroach farming is big business in China, since pharmaceutical companies use roaches to make products for use in traditional Chinese medicines. Seth Doane goes inside one farm whose owner says he makes $160,000 a year from the bugs.
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney says there's been "no change" in the administration's position on the man who leaked classified information about NSA programs.
Just the tip of the iceberg? U.S. intelligence insiders say the Edward Snowden affair will continue to create problems for years to come. CBS News senior correspondent John Miller was granted unprecedented access behind-the-scenes at the NSA. He joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts with details.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Ernesto was forecast to to remain near or at hurricane strength over the next couple of days, but could weaken when it passes near southeastern Newfoundland late Monday.
During the rally, former President Donald Trump declared several times that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris.
Amid extreme heat at the Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs Saturday afternoon, around 100 people were treated for heat-related illness, 10 of whom were hospitalized, officials said.
Base officials said a suspect in a dark sedan began shooting at the main entry gate of the facility around 4:30 a.m.
The airstrike struck a house and an adjacent warehouse sheltering displaced people, according to local hospital officials.
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads, which haul millions of tons of freight across the border, have stopped taking certain shipments.
The teen's parents alleged in the suit a paraprofessional repeatedly shoved him into a utility closet, hit him, and once photographed him locked in a cage used to store athletic equipment.
Mark Twitchell, a Canadian filmmaker, is dubbed "The Dexter Killer" because of the numerous links between the TV series and his real-life crimes.
During the rally, former President Donald Trump declared several times that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads, which haul millions of tons of freight across the border, have stopped taking certain shipments.
The teen's parents alleged in the suit a paraprofessional repeatedly shoved him into a utility closet, hit him, and once photographed him locked in a cage used to store athletic equipment.
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
During the rally, former President Donald Trump declared several times that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Amid extreme heat at the Pikes Peak Air Show in Colorado Springs Saturday afternoon, around 100 people were treated for heat-related illness, 10 of whom were hospitalized, officials said.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
When you call 911, you expect the ambulance to rush you to the hospital - but doing that could actually jeopardize a patient experiencing extreme heat illness. National recommendations call for cooling patients before transporting them, but most states do not require that lifesaving protocol.
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
The airstrike struck a house and an adjacent warehouse sheltering displaced people, according to local hospital officials.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads, which haul millions of tons of freight across the border, have stopped taking certain shipments.
More than 130 fires have erupted across Turkey in the past week, according to Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate.
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Somerset House said staff and the public were safe and artworks were not in the area of the fire
A fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford in the 1984 film "Indiana Jones and the Temple" sold at auction this week for a staggering $630,000.
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
Céline Dion shared an inside look at the lead-up to her spectacular performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony.
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Gaslight."
Formed in Scotland in 1990, Travis' rise began during the peak of Brit-pop. The success of their album "The Man Who" launched the quartet into worldwide fame. Now from their newest, full-length studio album "L.A. Times," here's Travis with "Home."
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
Mark Twitchell, a Canadian filmmaker, is dubbed "The Dexter Killer" because of the numerous links between the TV series and his real-life crimes.
George Santos, the ousted former Republican congressman from New York, is expected to plead guilty next week to federal fraud charges, CBS News has learned. Santos faces 23 charges including money laundering, wire fraud and falsifying records.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Deck Brewer was identified as a suspect in connection to Susan Leigh Wolfe's cold case killing in 1980 when she was a nursing student at the University of Texas.
A Florida jury has found a woman guilty of manslaughter in a case that drew national protest and put a new spotlight on the state's "Stand Your Ground" law. Susan Lorincz, who is White, now faces up to 30 years in prison for shooting and killing neighbor Ajike Owens, who is Black, through a closed door.
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, will look full starting today. Here's what time it will peak and where you should look.
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
After months on the defensive, Ukrainian forces smashed across the Russian border, taking more than 400 square miles of territory, according to Kyiv, whose troops continue to pour into the Kursk region. Ian Lee reports from Kyiv.
A fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford in the 1984 film "Indiana Jones and the Temple" sold at auction this week for a staggering $630,000.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to arrive in Israel this weekend ahead of a high stakes meeting to secure a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, as negotiators hope for a diplomatic breakthrough. Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.
When Bridget McGaing and her father Bill began documenting their efforts to renovate an old home on the northwest side of Chicago on social media, they gained a huge following. But then the viral story about restoration soon became one of resilience after loss. Noel Brennan has more.
The way that real estate agents across the nation get paid has dramatically changed. Home sellers no longer have to offer compensation to the buyer's agent, while commissions could add thousands of dollars for homebuyers hoping to find something affordable. Elise Preston has details.